Like yesterdays choice my choice for the event of year was fairly straightforward. In November we went to the Tower … More
Month: December 2014
Bird picture of the year 2014
Looking back on all the birds I have photographed in 2014, there is no doubt which gave me the greatest … More
When the Thames Came to a Standstill: Frost Fairs on the Thames
Originally posted on Travelusion:
Between 1309 and 1814, the river Thames froze twenty three times. This ice was thick enough…
Squirrel Attack
Our Grey Squirrels are obviously stocking up for the winter, Over the Christmas period they have attacked the feeder station … More
Christmas garden birds
Some pictures of visitors to our garden this Christmas
Christmas wishes
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas season wherever you may be and however you may celebrate it Pete
Robin, the Christmas bird
The Robin is the traditional bird of Winter and Christmas, making many appearances on Christmas cards and in advertising campaigns.
Naturelog: Tuesday 23rd December
A morning walk round the patch. At last the algal bloom seems to be clearing from the Tarn but it … More
Egyptian Goose
The Egyptian goose was introduced into the UK as an ornamental species, but escaped and now breeds regularly in the … More
Naturelog: Thursday 18th December
A damp overcast morning but went off in search of some winter thrushes at Sutcliffe Park LNR. A Grey wagtail … More